Family of 22-year-old who died in A45 collision pay tribute to 'hero' and 'cheeky chap' Cody
The family of a man who died in a crash on the A45 have given a heartfelt tribute to a person they described as an ‘amazing, kind, funny and inspirational person.’
Cody Stock, 22, died at the scene of the collision on the A45 at about 9.25pm on Friday, December 5.
Police are still keen to hear from people who may have witnesses the incident, which happened between Ditchford Lane, Rushden and Turnells Mill Lane, Wellingborough. Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or call Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Cody’s family have today (Thursday) released a tribute to their first-born and photograph via Northamptonshire Police.
‘He was such a genuinely caring person who would always ensure everyone else was happy’
Cody’s mum Hayley said: “He was our first-born child and the one whom made us parents and holding him in my arms for the first time taught me what love really was. Cody gave me the courage and strength to become the person I am today.”
On behalf of the family, Hayley continued: “Cody was a hero to his little brother, much-adored by his sisters and a great friend to so many. He was a cheeky chap with a dry sense of humour with his own unique take on life.
“Cody was always up for a laugh with silly little practical jokes and witty comments and would team up with his siblings to get one over on me and his dad (Adam), such as lowering a bucket from his bedroom window so he could hoist up sweets without anyone knowing.
“As a son we were always so proud of his ability to overcome adversity and shine, many times against the odds. He was such a genuinely caring person who would always ensure everyone else was happy and that they knew they mattered and were important.
“Cody will be remembered for his kindness and compassion. He would always be willing to help anyone who needed it and frequently put others before himself. He was just an amazing, kind, funny and inspirational person.
“Everyone just wanted to be around him. He had the ability to cheer others up when needed and never failed to put a smile on their faces. He lived for his family and friends, who loved him so much.
“Cody was known for his unique dress sense and loved anything to do with cowboys and films, especially horrors and westerns. He also liked his music and animals. He would often greet our dog Teddy before his human family when he got home.
“He had so much to look forward to. His dream was to be an assistant director in the film industry and was studying Creative Film, Television and Digital Media Production at the University of Northampton.”
One of Cody’s best friends was seriously injured in the collision when Cody’s grey Vauxhall Mokka collided with the central reservation safety barrier. The passenger was taken to Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge with serious injuries.
Hayley added: “As a family we are devastated that another young man was seriously injured in the collision, and our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family as we pray that he makes a full recovery.”